Quality Assurance Technician - 1st Shift Job Listing at Lassonde Pappas in Boardman, OH (Job ID 3457)

Description

Here at Summer Garden Food Manufacturing, we are family-owned and operated. As an employer, we offer a safe, clean, and friendly work environment for our staff to grow. We frequently offer fun events, lunches, rewards, and other incentives to show appreciation to our employees for their dedication to our ever growing company.

Position Summary:

Quality Technicians are responsible for monitoring and measuring of product throughout the production process. This position will be responsible for quality control and quality assurance in the laboratory and the plant floor.

Shift: 10am-7pm

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Quality Control

1. Samples are taken from the production line, label room for testing.
2. PVS testing is performed for each batch.
3. Documentation recording of daily quality control of product and process
4. Testing for pH, viscosity, brix, and other tests required by the QA manager.
5. Other duties as assigned by Quality Assurance Manager, Plant Management.

HACCP

1. Inspection of production lines and departments as needed for QC.
2. Carry out tests based on quality and critical control points in HACCP.
3. Work with other departments to be sure communication is clear for corrective actions, non-conformances, and root causes.
4. Notify manager of problems on the plant floor, quality of products, and food safety.

Quality Assurance

1. Procedures for product flow and testing of product updated.
2. Maintain paperwork and carry out duties as assigned by the manager.

Perform Retort QA Duties

1. Review paperwork on retort days
2. Review paperwork as needed

Regulatory Agencies

1. Communicate with USDA inspector as needed.
2. Keep updated with SQF, USDA, FDA requirements regarding process, product, and procedures.

Allergen Cleaning & Sanitation Support

1. Testing & verifying the cleanliness of equipment
2. Work with sanitation to be sure post sanitation testing is completed

In the absence of an employee for this position, the Management Team will delegate the responsibilities to the remaining staff to ensure that all Food Safety & Quality Responsibilities are fulfilled.                                                                                         

All other necessary duties as assigned by Supervisor:                                                                                                       

Requirements Necessary to Perform This Job Function:    (Educational & Physical)

• Must be able to work in a hot, humid environment.
• Must be able to lift with both hands weights in excess of 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and budget time accordingly
• Must be able to work with chemicals that will give off odors
• Experience in high paced work environment
• High School Diploma required
• Must be able to use Word, Excel, and Access
• Must receive training in HACCP
• Must understand basic safety issues and used to implement safety programs